Super Short Summary

In post-World War II London, Dr. Faraday is called to treat Roderick Ayres at the decaying Ayres family estate, Hundred Halls, where he encounters an unsettling atmosphere. As strange, possibly supernatural events increase, affecting each family member, Faraday's rational mindset is challenged. He grows closer to Caroline Ayres amid the mystery and ambiguity of the house's dark occurrences, leading to a tragic climax. The book contains sensitive topics such as suicide and child death.